Utah Department of Transportation

Say hello to the brand-new electric vehicle charging station just outside Arches National Park! This is Utah’s first charging site partially funded through NEVI, a USDOT program that provides funding to states to strategically build EV charging stations. This milestone increases access for local residents and the millions of visitors traveling to Moab each year. We are the seventh state to open a NEVI-funded station, with plans for an additional 14 fast-charging stations across Utah. Special thanks to all our partners who contributed to this project. #NEVI #EV #ElectricVehicles #TeamUDOT

Meet a rest stop that doubles as a pollinator habitat. At the I-15 northbound Perry rest area, there’s a special plot of land that serves as a pollinator habitat. We encourage you to stop by, read the signs, and learn a little more about native plants and native bee species in our state. It was created in partnership with Utah State University who helps plan, plant and maintain this space. Did we mention they’re looking for more volunteers to get involved in the project? Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/egAiTWmT #Utah #TeamUDOT #Pollinators #PollinatorHabitat

We’re #hiring for multiple positions across the state! Please click the links below to learn more about and apply for these opportunities. The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. ➡️ Traffic Signal Engineer: https://bit.ly/3L7uPQd ➡️ Project Development Controls Engineer: https://bit.ly/3L9eR8u ➡️ Project Manager (Engineering Manager I): https://bit.ly/4bwefEq ➡️ TTQP Coordinator: https://bit.ly/3ziFcht ➡️ Journey Diesel Mechanic: https://bit.ly/4cpiEKz #recruiting #utahjobs #engineering 

It’s not every day you get a $20 million grant from the USDOT. Last week our team was awarded a $20 million grant to connect the west with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. V2X technology allows vehicles to communicate with drivers and their surroundings through sensors and wireless connectivity. It’s like giving vehicles a special language to communicate with traffic lights, signs, other vehicles, infrastructure, and even pedestrians using wireless signals. Soon you’ll be able to get alerts in real-time about potential hazards, sharp curves, adverse weather conditions, and road closures up ahead. Cars will automatically detect and adjust their speed to avoid collisions, buses behind schedule get extra green lights, and emergency vehicles receive priority passage. V2X technology will save lives. This investment is just the beginning. #TeamUDOT #V2X #V2XTechnology #connectedvehicle #transportation 

One menace has plagued mankind for too long… Potholes, beware. HiMod asphalt binder is here to stay. Learn more about our new asphalt mix, which is stronger, more durable, and revolutionizing the industry as we know it. ☝️ #utah #TeamUDOT #asphalt #HMA #construction

UDOT is now hiring for an Administrative Assistant position: The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a motivated person for the Administrative Assistant position to provide administrative support to the UDOT Project Development Director. You will be part of the Project Development Division and will have a close and confidential relationship to the Division Leader and Division Directors. You will work independently and will need to have knowledge of agency policies, procedures, practices and office skills. Principle Duties As the Administrative Assistant, you will: Provide administrative support to the Director of Project Development. Act as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, and other customers. Relieve directors of administrative detail. Facilitate access to directors. Assist with document control, data management, dashboards, and website management.  Maintain calendars, schedules and coordinate appointments and travel arrangements. Create and maintain meeting agendas. Review incoming correspondence; initiate replies as appropriate; route matters requiring action by staff or other organizations and follow up to ensure actions are completed. Provide information and respond to inquiries or complaints from the public and other customers. Coordinate/schedule meeting or conference rooms and arrange for speakers, meals, equipment, etc. Purchase office supplies and process invoicing. Perform basic accounting duties to include supply or equipment expenditures, tracking of inventory, etc. Purchase, coordinate, and manage the Project Development hardware and/or software. Coordinate and schedule projects and/or activities. Create and edit written materials. Analyze, review, interpret and summarize data. Participate as a member, or act as a facilitator on committees or special task forces. Act as a liaison between own agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, etc. Performance management including tracking and input. Assist with set-up and orientation of new division employees. Oversee and coordinate with all division support administrative personnel. The Ideal Candidate The best person for this position will: Have at least five years of professional experience in high-level administrative support related positions. Proficiency in programs such as WordPress, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Suite. Be self motivated, proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and willingness to learn. Be attentive, responsive, customer service oriented. https://lnkd.in/gjddgQzN

In 2022, The Utah Trail Network was formed with the vision to create a regional paved trail network to connect Utahns of all ages and abilities to their destinations and communities. This week we shared the 19 projects that are receiving the first round of funding for the Utah Trail Network, which includes nearly 60 miles of new paved trails. Thirteen of the projects are considered construction ready and could get underway as soon as 2025. Learn more about all these projects here: https://lnkd.in/ghxrW7BS. #Utah #TeamUDOT #UtahTrailNetwork #activetransportation

Calling all #civilengineers . . . The #Utah Department of #Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a forward thinking, highly motivated individual, with strong communication skills and technical knowledge, to help coordinate data analysis and reporting for the Bridge Management group within the Structures Division. Responsibilities include researching and implementing program, process, and technological improvements/innovations that will: (1) foster improved data consistency, quality and reporting; (2) eliminate redundancies; (3) streamline current data collection activities and/or work processes; and (4) facilitate data driven decision making. You will work collaboratively with others to build data visualizations, interactive sites, and dashboards necessary for monitoring performance and reporting to leadership. Principle Duties As the Bridge Data Scientist, you will: Perform data analysis to support Bridge Management needs, including training UDOT personnel in data analysis techniques. Work with other data managers, stewards, custodians, or analysts to create a network for coordination on data activities. Participate in department meetings as needed to discuss data issues and concepts. Work with Division of Technology Services (DTS) support staff to ensure infrastructure resources are adequate to provide appropriate business support. Participate in identifying training needs and assist in the development and delivery of training to system users. Provide technical support to end users and agency management on all business functions and processes encompassed in the supported bridges/structures systems. Oversee client-side security and permissions of software systems. Recommend system enhancements, modifications, tools and other technical solutions to meet agency needs. Coordinate the compliance to federal submittals.  Anticipate the impact that new or modified software will have on existing standards and practices. Select and perform testing methods to evaluate the success of both software upgrades and modifications. Meet with vendors on new and existing products, evaluate usefulness and cost of products and make recommendations. Research, investigate, and recommend technologies including web, mobile and other new or emerging technologies. Support software implementations and integrations with data knowledge and documentation. Oversee and report on data quality. Champion improvement to data quality, consistency, and accuracy. Track and fulfill data requests, map data use, and log critical issues. Create and maintain data dictionaries, governance, metadata, and indexes. Prepare data information reports for internal groups, present and discuss data issues. Learn more about this amazing opportunity: https://lnkd.in/ePEEd6Jh

Today we launched Keeping Utah Beautiful - our new volunteer litter program. While our crews regularly pick up litter around state roads, they also have a lot of other maintenance and safety responsibilities, and the truth is, we could use your help. Keeping Utah Beautiful, replacing the Adopt-a-Highway program, allows you to go online and sign up for a one-time cleanup on a specific state road. Each year our department spends an average of $2.3 million on litter pickup. And unfortunately, the litter keeps coming back. Today, the Governor lent a hand. Will you join us tomorrow? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4QcDcDd #utah #TeamUDOT #volunteer

Today marks 25 years of the Traffic Operations Center. From pioneering on the road technology in 1999 to today's cutting-edge advancements, though the technology has changed, our commitment to innovating Utah's transportation system remains the same. Since its inception, the TOC has been at the forefront of traffic management, coordinating signals, monitoring incidents, and leveraging digital technologies to keep our roads safe and efficient. Here's to 25 years of progress, and many more to come. #utah #transportation #intelligenttransportationsystems #TeamUDOT